An ongoing investigation involving the break-in of multiple vending/coke machines in the western Ky area, especially the month of January 2017 has resulted in charges being taken out against the responsible person. Video surveillance at some of the locations that were broken into revealed a heavy set individual utilizing a drill and slide hammer to bypass the locking devices and break into various machines in several areas of McCracken County. The suspect would commit these various break-ins during the early morning hours while concealing their identity with a full face mask. Detectives were able to positively identify the masked suspect as Johnny Hall of Gilbertsville Ky.
Additional charges have been taken and or likely to be taken against Hall in other jurisdictions as it is believed he is responsible for other break-ins like those committed in McCracken County. Charges were taken against Hall, who is currently lodged in the Ballard County Jail, on March 15, 2017.
CHARGED:
Hall, Johnny R. 37 years of age
Of Gilbertsville, Ky
CHARGES:
Four Counts Of Theft By Unlawful Taking Under $500.00
Four Counts Of Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree